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Drink and drug drivers will be named and shamed in Christmas crackdown
Police are cracking down on drink and drug-driving in an effort to prevent deaths on the roads in the run up to Christmas. Officers arrested 233 drivers for drink or drug offences during Operation Limit in 2022 and launched this year’s campaign
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Body found by police in search for missing man
A man’s body has been found by police after he was reported missing. Sussex Police have confirmed this afternoon that they discovered a body while searching for a man who was missing from Angmering. Officers say there are not thought to be
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Officer charged with causing death by dangerous driving of Arthur Hoelscher-Ermert
A police officer has been charged over the death of a young man who was killed when he was struck by an unmarked police car. The officer, whose name has not been released, will face one charge of causing death by dangerous driving. He is accused
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Crackdown on antisocial behaviour and 'people jumping barriers' at train stations
Rail companies are cracking down on antisocial behaviour and people trying to jump the barriers without tickets. The operation includes additional officers patrolling and responding to incidents at stations and on trains in Sussex this month.
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De Zerbi breaks down what went wrong on 'stupid' goals at Chelsea
Roberto De Zerbi has broken down what went wrong when his Albion side conceded “stupid goals” at Chelsea. He is working to avoid a repeat at home to Brentford – the side who led three times at the Amex last season in a 3-3 draw. Albion have
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'Despicable' former teacher abused position of trust to sexually assault boy
A former teacher and football referee abused his position of trust to sexually assault a young boy in the 1990s. Peter Turner, of Redoubt Road, Eastbourne, repeatedly assaulted his victim in multiple locations including the school classroom, his
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Santa brings Christmas magic to town for launch of his grotto
Santa Claus and his trusty elves have landed in Eastbourne and will be dishing out festive cheer by the bucket load until Christmas Eve. The Santa Grotto Experiences in The Beacon Centre launched on Saturday (December 2) with families invited to
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Websites show councillors previously stood for north of England constituencies
Two councillors who have been expelled from the Labour Party over allegations that they lied about their place of residence have been referred to the police. Brighton Kemptown councillor Bharti Gajjar and Queen’s Park councillor Chandni Mistry
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King Alfred Leisure Centre forced to close until further notice
The King Alfred Leisure Centre has been forced to close due to issues with its water supply. The leisure centre in Hove, which dates back to the 1930s, currently has no water, meaning toilets, showers and handwashing facilities are out of action
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Sussex man puts Queen Victoria's Christmas tree decorations up for auction
Two of Queen Victoria’s Christmas tree decorations are set to sell for up to £1,500 at auction. The ornaments, dating back more than 120 years, feature a small doll inside a woven crib and a wax doll which is missing one leg. Queen Victoria
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B&M to open new store in Sussex after taking over vacant Wilko unit
B&M will open its sixth store in Sussex and replace one of Wilko’s town centre sites. The home store brand will open its latest shop in Worthing in the new year when it becomes the newest tenant of the Guildbourne Shopping Centre. The former
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Where to see rugby star visiting Brighton for seven marathons challenge tomorrow
Rugby star Kevin Sinfield will be in Brighton for the sixth of his seven marathons over seven days in support of the Motor Neurone Disease Association. Sinfield became the face of the charity after former teammate and best pal Rob Burrow was diagnosed
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De Zerbi reveals he is talking with Albion about new contract
Roberto De Zerbi is talking with Albion about a new contract. The head coach confirmed discussions had opened as he spoke to the media ahead of the visit from Brentford. He said: “I feel very well in Brighton. I have a great relationship with
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Christmas shoppers targeted in cruel spray paint distraction crimes
People have been warned to remained vigilant in the run up to Christmas after a spate of distraction thefts at cash points. A woman dropped coins on the ground next to a woman who had just withdrawn money from an ATM in Crawley on November 7.
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Kemptown MP proposes bill to ban conversion therapy
A Brighton MP has introduced a bill in Parliament calling for a ban on conversion therapy. The Conversion Practices (Prohibition) Bill will join 20 other private members’ bills being presented in the House of Commons on December 6. The bill
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We've got every chance - Bloom relishes Europa League challenge
Tony Bloom says he is excited about Albion’s chances of Europa League success. The Seagulls have confirmed their passage to the knockout stage and will clinch top spot in Group B if they beat Marseille next Thursday. Speaking at a preview of
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Flood warnings issued following heavy rain
Flood warnings have been issued following heavy rain. Warnings were put out this morning for the Cuckmere River around Alfriston and Barcombe Mills near Lewes. Lullington Road near the Cuckmere is flooded, while North Street near Alfriston
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Man died after being crushed by car on way home from night out
A man died when he was crushed by a car, a coroner heard. Jack Field was returning home from a night out with friends when he was struck by a car in Western Road, Hailsham, on Saturday, November 18. The retail supervisor from Hailsham died
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Bankes back at the Amex for midweek Prem clash
Albion will hope for another enjoyable midweek night at the Amex when Peter Bankes takes charge of their game against Brentford. It will be his first middle at the venue since taking charge of last season’s 1-0 win over Crystal Palace. Bankes
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Kool and the Gang among the stars who join Love Supreme line-up
Kool and the Gang will take to the Love Supreme stage when the festival returns in 2024. The Celebration and Get Down On It group were announced in the first wave of artists to play the open air jazz festival in July. R&B rising star Mahalia
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Updates as police launch investigation into councillors over residence scandal
12:29pm Councillors 'campaigned to be MPs hundreds of miles away' It comes as campaign websites have emerged
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Conservative MPs rebel against government over infected blood scandal
Three Sussex Conservative MPs rebelled against the government to speed up efforts to compensate victims of the infected blood scandal. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak suffered his first defeat in the House of Commons after 22 of his MPs supported a
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10 Aldi dupes that could save you over £200 this Christmas
A shopping expert has shared 10 dupes from the budget supermarket Aldi that could save you over £200 this Christmas. Christmas is a wonderful - but expensive - time of the year with the price of festive treats stacking up when you consider the
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Is it cheaper to leave my heating on all day?
Energy bills are set to rise from January, leaving many wondering how they can save money while staying warm this winter. Energy bills will increase by £94 for millions of households across the UK from next month, Ofgem announced in November.
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How you can get a free letter from Santa Claus this Christmas
Millions of children in the UK will have already perfected their Christmas list and sent it off to the North Pole so Santa's elves can get everything ready for the big day. Whether sending your letter to Santa by post or up the chimley, Santa will
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6 household appliances adding to your energy bills due to simple mistake
As the energy price cap is set to increase once again in January, Brits are being warned that leaving appliances on standby could be adding to their rising energy bills. Energy bills will increase by £94 for millions of households across the UK
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Tories and Independents join calls for scandal councillors to resign
The Conservatives and the Brighton and Hove Independents have joined calls for two councillors who were expelled from the Labour Party to resign. Kemptown councillor Bharti Gajjar and Queen’s Park councillor Chandni Mistry have been kicked out
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Disruption on rail network after train hits object on track
Rail services have been delayed and cancelled after a train struck an object on the track. A Southern train hit the object just outside of Horsham, with the train unable to move. The line towards Horsham is blocked, disrupting trains running
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Opinion: BBC now a threat to all local newspapers
If the BBC was a family and lived in the house next door to you it would be the neighbour from hell. That's the verdict of some of the most experienced local newspaper editors in the country who now regard the BBC as little more than a state-funded
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Martin Lewis shares one thing you need to do when on phone to call centre workers
Calling up a company to try and sort out a problem can be a very frustrating endeavour, but Martin Lewis has given out a piece of advice for those who speak to call centre workers. It can feel like you spend ages getting to that stage, and even
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RDZ hails 'top academy' as youngsters prepare to take centre stage
Albion have been told they have a top academy - as the youngsters prepare to take centre stage. The under-21s visit MK Dons tonight (7pm) to kick off the knockout stage of the Bristol Street Motors EFL Trophy. It is unclear who will be available
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Great time, great place - but will this action replay be shot in the arm for Facundo?
In some ways, Facundo Buonanotte picked the perfect time and appropriate place for his best moment yet in an Albion shirt. Stamford Bridge was a fitting venue for his first eye-catching goal for the club. It was at the same ground, albeit at
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Grottos and places you can meet Santa in Sussex
Christmas is less than a month away now, and if you want something to do for your kids in and around Brighton then there are various places for them to meet Santa Claus. There are various places you can visit in Brighton as well as a few that are
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College makes Sunday Times list of UK's top schools
Brighton College has maintained its status as one of the top independent schools in the UK. The Sunday Times has released its Parent Power Guide 2023, a list of the best schools in the UK. It ranked Brighton College as the 11th best independent
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Country's only bottlenose dolphin pod which visits Brighton at risk of extinction
England’s only resident population of bottlenose dolphins is under serious threat, scientists have warned. For almost a decade, scientists and conservation groups along the south coast have been working together with citizen scientists to monitor
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Work begins to build disability-friendly allotments
Work has started on disability-friendly allotments. The four accessible plots at Humber Avenue Allotments in West Durrington have been made possible after the community interest group that runs the site successfully bid for £15,000 from the Community
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Race for endorsements as candidates vie for Labour selection in Brighton Pavilion
Activists, unions and councillors have begun to announce who they are backing to be Labour's candidate in Brighton Pavilion at the next general election. Four people are vying to represent the party to contest the only Green seat in Parliament
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Meet Britain's most festive man with 10,000 decorations and 32 trees in his bungalow
When December hits, most people get out the old box of decorations and spend an afternoon sprucing up their living room. But for Argus weekly gardening columnist and Christmas lover Geoff Stonebanks - also known as “Britain’s most festive man”
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Fury as drivers use much-loved public space to park cars for free
Drivers have robbed people of a much-loved public space after commandeering a patch of land in the city centre to park their vehicles for free. The square to the south of St Peter’s Church, Brighton, regularly hosts skate competitions and there
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Mum's car windows smashed after supporting refugees
A worried mum fears she is being targeted after she defended refugees and has even installed an anti-arson letterbox. Emma, who asked for her surname to be withheld, believes the back windows on her car were smashed because she joined in at an